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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
If you're camping with Baby Crib or visiting family sleeping well is crucial. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With a sleek and easy to assemble frame the cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
Our overall winner, the Coxley is packed with features that reflect an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, so will see your child through the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that aid in soothing gums and stop them from chewing the sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available in a full nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change cabinet has an adjustable changing top that turns it from a useful baby changing station into a sleek dresser that can be filled with all your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customised to match your nursery's style.
A good cot is one that will last until your child reaches four years old. However some come with the option of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these since they can be cheaper than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later on.
The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together, well-made and looks great in any nursery. It is more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to buy separately. It's definitely worth checking out, though, because we think it's well worth the cost for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll complement any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking style that's sure to be loved by parents as well as the baby. The cot bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily converted to an adult bed by using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails so that your child is safe sleeping.
Our tester found this cot to be the most effective of the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can begin working right away. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and luxurious feel and said it felt like a "real piece of investment" and also an attractive accessory to any nursery.
It's more expensive than other cot-beds we've looked at however the quality and durability make it worth the extra cost. The sleigh-style design looks particularly striking and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! You can save money by buying extras such as teething rails and an organizer. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort for your baby. Aside from this, our tester didn't have any issues with this crib and thought it was a great purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
Like its name implies this bed is a symbol of luxurious. With solid birch oak and plywood slats It's built to last and has an authentic French style. It is certified to French safety standards too and you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colors: grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects thought it was easy to put together, and also that it looked most luxurious of our selections. It is expensive, especially since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're on budget, there are cheaper options available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
If extra features are important to you, then this cot bed could be the best option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they grow older.
This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately, which can make the price go up even higher than other models we reviewed. The premium aesthetics and ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the investment. Our test participants loved this cot and thought it would be a beautiful accessory to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents who want a chic contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's a bit more costly than other options we've looked at, but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe, so you can kit out your nursery in one step. It's also easy to put together and comes with 3 mattress height positions so that your baby can develop into it. It has teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.
You'll need to buy an additional mattress if you intend to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should plan your budget accordingly. You can get a good quality mattress for less than PS100, so it's not an excessive expense. The only drawback is that you might have a difficult time finding an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, but there are many kinds of mattresses that can be suitable for it.
Many parents opt for cot beds for their children as they are affordable and provide a comfortable sleeping area. They're generally suitable from the moment your child is born until he is about four years old, although some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. You can find several of them on our list if you're searching for a cot that will last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cot Bed
One of our favorite cot beds, this stunning solid-wood model is well designed and extremely elegant. It also has a number of useful extras, including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable base heights. The crib is suitable for children up cots to tots four years of age (though some may require conversion to a toddler bed using an adapter kit that is sold separately).
A teddy bear canopy and removable teething rails are also included. Our tester said the cot bed was simple to put together, especially since all the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also small in size compared to some of the other cots 4 tots we looked at, making it a good option for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap baby cots, costing PS599 with the mattress recommended included It's a real investment piece and you could possibly make use of it for multiple babies. It looks stunning in natural wood, but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be converted into a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides up for safety) and into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to leave the bars behind.
This is a great choice for parents who are looking for a solution to sleeping that can last for as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki said that her Boori cot was able to last through three children. It's a beautiful, traditional style that'll suit most homes, and is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful extras like a teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to purchase the reflux wedge.
